Nokian Tyres plc Press release June 8, 2005 3.30 p.m

FIRST HAKKAPELIITTA TYRES PRODUCED AT NOKIAN TYRES’ PLANT IN RUSSIA

The first Nokian Hakkapeliitta 4 winter tyres were produced in line with the timetable at Nokian Tyres’ plant in Vsevolozhsk, Russia. Actions to increase production have started with the target to produce 200,000-500,000 tyres during 2005. The installation of the second production line will begin in the end of the current year.

The official opening of the factory will be in the early autumn.

Further information: Mr. Kim Gran, President and CEO, Nokian Tyres plc, tel. +358 3 340 7336 or Mrs. Raila Hietala-Hellman, Vice President, Corporate Communications, tel. + 358 3 340 7298.

Photo available: http://www.nokiantyres.com/vsevolozhsk